Mayor Michelle Wu announced applications are now being accepted for two four-year terms by the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel. The Nominating Panel is a thirteen-member panel composed of parents, teachers, school leaders and representatives of the business and higher…
Month: November 2022
News Briefs
Your Local Post Office Will be Closed in Recognition of Veterans Day Post offices across the commonwealth will be closed on Friday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. There will be no street delivery, except for guaranteed overnight parcels,…
City of Boston Traffic Advisory for November 12–13
Events happening in the City of Boston this week will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be…
Wu Announces New Environmental Standards for City Infrastructure, Requiring Use of Green Technology
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new policy to require that certain City projects include environmental benefits and stormwater mitigation through the use of green infrastructure. The policy establishes five new standard designs and the necessary accompanying maintenance resources to expand…
Groups Sue EPA for Failure To Fully Protect Boston Rivers
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to take necessary actions to protect three Boston-area rivers from polluted runoff. Though EPA recently acknowledged the damage…
New Waste-Disposal Ban Regulations Are Now in Effect
The Baker-Polito Administration on announced that new waste ban regulations that promote recycling and re-use, reduce trash disposal, and foster recycling business growth are now in effect. The new regulations will ban the disposal of mattresses and textiles in the…
All-New Pickle Flavored Ice Cream Just in Time for National Pickle Day
J.P. Licks, Boston’s favorite ice cream shop, and Grillo’s Pickles, the fresh all natural refrigerated pickle brand, are thrilled to announce a new dill-icious collaboration that combines the flavors of Grillo’s beloved homemade pickles with J.P. Licks sweet cream ice…
Remember To Thank Our Veterans
This Friday, November 11, marks the national holiday of Veterans Day, a day marked by solemnity and reverence to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice Day when it was enacted…
Op-Ed: Thanksgiving Is Coming and It’s Never Out of Season To Say Thank You
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Say thank you to your local politicians. The majority of those who pursue an office, lose. Losing is tough and usually expensive. Thank them for their interest in your community or state and for the time…